Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm versus Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel .
Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on January 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients
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Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Beeswax • Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Aminomethyl Propanol • Xanthan Gum • Carrageenan • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidThayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients
Usage
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Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
DamDamfino
I wanted to like this, but I find myself dreading using it.
Key Tip: a little bit goes a looong way! Just a drop spread between your hands is...
I wanted to like this, but I find myself dreading using it.
Key Tip: a little bit goes a looong way! Just a drop spread between your hands is enough for your entire face. Otherwise, it's nearly impossible to rub in completely!
I found the after feeling way too oily, greasy, and tacky to be pleasant.
Can be a bit grippy, like a primer base under makeup, but also very shiny and sticky.
Like, I dont know how this manages to be both mattefying and *also* greasy.
I think the closest thing I can compare the texture to is cheap western sunscreens.
It's very easy to use too much.
The smell is a bit "medicinal" and plastic-y.
I also think it tends to separate in the tube.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients
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